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Mother Goose.

This nursery goddess, according to
sketch in the Lewiston Me- Journal, was
born in Charleston, Mass, in 1875. Her
maiden name was Elizabeth Foster, and
she married Isaac Goose, of Boston, in
1893. She was his second mate, and began
her maternal life a stepmother to ten
children. She added six more to that
number Think of it Sixteen goslins
to a single goose. Isit any wonder that she
poured out her feelings in the celebrated
lines:
"There was an old woman who lived In a shoe.
She had so many children she didn't know what to
dor
Yet her family cares sat lightly upon her,
and she survived Father Goose many years.
Still, she staid by her nest and led and fed
her flock until they were able to swim by
themselves One of her daughters married
Thomas Fleet, printer by trade, with
whom she went to live and insisted on be-
ing nurse to his children, and there she
lived and sang, from morning until night,
up stairs and down stairs
And in my lady's chamber"
Thomas Fleet sold songs and ballads at
his printing office, and one day happy
thought struck him. So, while she sat in
her armchair or shuffled about the house
lost in sweet dreams, he carefully wrote
down what he could of her rhymes which
fell from her lips Soon he had enough to
make volume. These he now printed
and sold under the title of ''Mother Goose
Melodies for Children. 7. Fleet, Printer,
Pudding lane, 1719. Price, two coppers.
The Rev. J. NJ. Manning, D. D., formerly
Pastor of the Old South Church, Boston,
at festival not many years since, spoke
very truly to my mind, when he said;
"No Homer or Shakespeare is so sure of
immortal fame as Mother Goose. Consid-
ering the love in which her melodies are
everywhere held, their freedom from any
thing which might corrupt or mislead the
infantile mind, their practical wisdom,
their shrewd insight into motives of hu-
man conduct, one is in all soberness forced
10 admit that her name is among the
brightest of the jewels which adorn the
brow of the Old South. Let us hope that
the day is not far distant when memorial
statue will be erected to this venerable
lady in one of the parks or squares of
Boston"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-05-21
qne voiceA of Birds.

That starlings and ravens can talk is a
well known fact
The mocking bird is pel2 feet plagiarist
in the feathered world; he initiates almost
all songsters, even the nightingale.
Parrots are able to make Noise like
that produced by saw, the sound of
cork drawn from bottle, and other noises
still more peculiar.
The kingfsher can reproduce most ae-
curately the cackling of hens, the barking
Of dogs, the quacking of ducks and the
bleating of sheep.
Birds as well as mankind are apt to be
vain of their voices and seek to excel one
another. Especially is this the case with
nightingales. In hedge inhabited by
them one may often observe that their
voices increase two, aye, threefold in
strength, and sometimes some of these
birds are found with their throats torn
they have simply sung themselves to
death.
The stork in Africa, it is said, is
dumb, and his clappering is but an imi-
tation of the sharpening of scythes.
This sound is supposed to be specially
pleasing to the stork, because on fresh
ly cut meadows he always finds food in
plenty, and therefore it is suggested that
he initiates this noise as suggestive of
rich dinner All of these birds show great
fondness for, and are said to be capable of,
initiating the human voice, if one were
only to take sufficient pains in training
them And, more than this, they can re-
peat entire words like the parrot.
Not only in music have birds been the
model followed by man, but also that peeu-
liar and entertaining art, ventriloquism, has
been copied from them. Just as many of
them sing out boldly and fill the air with
their melodies, others form their sounds
without opening their bills. The pigeon
is a wellknown instance of this; its cooling
can be distinctly heard, although it does
not open its bill; the call is formed inter
nally in the throat and chest, and is only
rendered audible by resonance. Similar
ways may be observed in many birds and
other animals The clear, loud call of the
cuckoo, according to Nicolardot, is only the
resonance of note formed in the bird.
The whirring of the snipe, which betrays
the approach of the bird to the hunter, is
an act of ventriloquism. The frog also is
said not to open his mouth in croaking,
but to create his far-reaching sounds by the
rolling of air in his intestines.
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TRUSTEES SALE
Il OF VALUABLE
S MI A LII F A r MI
Near Westminster, Nd.

By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court
for Carroll county, in Equity, the undersigned,
trustees, will sell at public sale, at the Court
House, in the city of Westminster, on
TUESDAY, the S1st day Of May, 1887,
at o'clock, p. m., sharp, that valuable little
farm containing
AZ ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS,
situate about 100 yards from the Western
Maryland Z. R., about Il miles from the city
of Westminster, and adjoining the lands of
Airhart Winters and others. 1t has upon it
good orchard of the best fruits, and is well
supplied with running streams of the finest
water, which are capable of being utilized into
good water power for light machinery; also
timber sufficient for the farm. The improve
ments consist of a two. story Brick Dwelling,
in good repair; also corn cribs, dairy, smoke
house, and all necessary outbuildings, re-
Gently built and in the best of repair.
Terms of Sale :-One-third cash on the day
of sale or upon the ratification of the sale by
the Court the balance in two equal payments,
of six and twelve months, with notes of the
purchaser, secured to the satisfaction of the
trustees, bearing interest from the day of sale.
AIRHART WINTERS,
JAMES A. C. BOND,
Trustees.
may Z is r. C. Matthews, Auct'r.
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Monster Locomotives.

There recently arrived at Atlanta, Ga,
to be used on the Atlanta and Charlotte
railroad, two of the largest engines in the
world. The cylinders are 20x24 and the
drivers are so inches. There are only
three more engines on this continent ike
these-one in California, one in Delaware,
which are used for hauling coal, and the
other in Brazil, South America, which has
been abandoned on account of being too
heavy for the road and trestle. These Ell
gines will pull thirty loaded cars over the
Atlanta and Charlotte road, and on any
level road it can pull eighty cars. They
have eight driving wheels, four on each side,
with automatic airbrakes attached to each
wheel, also on the wheels under the ten
der Chicago Times.
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~ s. HARSToNE v. s.,
W And Honorary Graduate of the Ontario
Veterinary College,

Has permanently located in Westmin-
ster to practice the Veterinary profession.
ALI diseases of domestic animals promptly
and professionally treated on the latest prin-
eiples of veterinary science. Surgical oper
alton specially.
Office-City Hotel Calls by day or night
promptly attended. apr IS, 3m
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The average weekly production of fish
hooks at Redditch, England, is 10000, 600,
At the same time not less than SO, 100000
of needles are made in the place, and about
two tons weight of pins Of all sorts, includ-
ing shawl and scarf pins.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-05-21

A simple barometer that can be made
for ones self, and which, though old, the
Weather Journal thinks may be new to
some, is made as follows: Two drachms of
camphor, half drachm of pure saltpetre,
half drachm of muriate of ammonia and
two ounces of proof spirits, in glass tube
or narrow phial, will make a very good
weather guide. In dry weather the solu-
ton will remain clear On the approach
of change, minute stars will rise up-in the
liquid, while stormy weather will be indi-
Gated by the very disturbed condition of
the chemical combination.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-05-21
I 10000 FIRST CLASS BRICK
i FOR SALE.

I have the above number of First Glass
Brick for sale, and will be able to furnish any
number desired, in any grade wanted. Per-
sons intending to build should examine my
stock and learn prices. Bricks not exceeded
in quality and uniformity of size, and lam not
to be nndersold. Brick Yard on Court street,
ROBERT E. FRIZZLE.
ap2 emo Westminster, Md.
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Many fortunes are received which it
ought to be the first business of the heir
to clean up, to purge. A curse must rest
upon any home where indulgence of the
love of the beautiful has been obtained at
the price of honor.
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To cool and harden the soles Of the feet
rub every evening with arnica and water
This also hardens the tips of the fingers
for either, guitar, harp or violin playing.
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So PER ANNUM.
SPRING OPENING
|nsy~ AT OAK HALL, Ga
NEW WINDSOR, MD.

The finest display of DRESS GOODS, in.
cluding all the Spring novelties can be seen at
GEORGE C. ANDERs'.
Our stock is immense and can please all
who will call. Dress Goods from &c to Lou
per yard Over one hundred different styles
TO select from. Cashmere Trils from DC up;
Ga Dress Goods 25c; Tricot Cloths from 28c
up; Abetross, Empress Henriett, Little IL
coon Cloths, all of the very latest
Silk Checks and Stripe French Com
bination Suiting; Embroidered
Suitings, both in Wool and
Wash Goods.
SUMMER SILK FROM 8sc UP.
JOB LOT OF SUMMER SILKS,
to he sold at so cts. former price rs to so cts.
sURAH SILKS, SATIN RHADAMAS,
BLACK AND COLORED SILKS,
Superior line of Trimmings, Buttons to match
OUR NOTION DEPARTMENT
is full of Choice Goods both for Ladies and
Gents.
OUR DOMESTIC DEPARTMENT
is very full of choice goods.
We begin Calicoes at 3lc.; Muslin cts;
Gingham cts; Ticking cts; Linen Da-
mask 25 cts; all other goods in proportion.
READY.MADE CLOTHING
a specially both for Men, Youths and Boys,
from 81. rs to $4,000 Suit, full line of choice
Cassimeres from 25c to $500 per yard.
CARPETS, MATING AND OIL CLOTHS
very low. Rag and Flowered Carpets from
2Oc up; Brussels 60c to Soc; Wool Carpets
SOC to SOC.
We still place Evitt Bro. Shoes in the lead,
and in previously contested races they always
came off the victor. Other Shoes away down
in price, Mems Shoes as low as Sl.OO. La
dies fine Button Shoes at SIPS. Groceries
very low. Sugar &c; Coffee l5c; Good Syrup
30c.
Spring Styles of Hats just in, also our Bos-
ton Style of Shoes, they are perfect beauties.
For want of time we will close. We state
without fear of contradiction our stock is su-
.perior to any ever exhibited in this town.
Come one, come all land see for yourselves.
EGGS AND LARD
taken in trade; also will dispose of Wool for
our customers to the very best advantage.
Thanking you for past patronage we hope
ito see you early and often in the future.
Respectfully,
apr 16 GEO. Z. ANDEkS.
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Also every first class article Dry Goods
House should have in Low, Medium and High
Priced Goods. One price for every one; a
child can buy of us as cheap as the best judge
of Dry Goods. The same price to those who
desire to purchase by mail as to those who
visit our store We have the largest store in
Baltimore, and carry the greatest variety of
all kinds of Dry Goods. Orders for samples
will receive prompt attention. Customers,
when ordering samples, will please say if
black or colors are desired, and give us an
idea in regard to price.
We supply merchants the better class Of
Dry Goods, not to be had from jobbers, and
aut any length to suit their customers, at
lowest piece price. In business for the past
Sc years.
HAMILTON EASTER 4 SONS,
New Nos. %, % and 81 Baltimore St., near
Light ST., White Marble Building,
marie, ,3mos Baltimore, Md.
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E,REE DELIVERY OF FLOUR,
IL FEED, &c.

Having lately purchased the Mill formerly
known as Monl's Mill, will deliver Flour and
Feed to customers in any part of Westmin-
ster, free of charge. VIII make specially
of Crushed Corn for young chickens.
VIM. A. SHR1VER, Avondale. Nd.
Telephone connection. ap2tf.
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A ssIGNEEs' of Mortgagee's Sale
IA OLA
Valuable Farm, Woodland. &c

By virtue of the power of sale contained in
a mortgage from Samuel W. Erb and Ellen
C. Erb, his wife, to Benjamin W. Bennett,
bearing date November 18th, A. D. 1884, and
recorded among the Real Estate Mortgage
Records of Carroll county, in Liber f. L: s.,
No. 81, folio 301, &C., the undersigned, as
assignees of the said mortgage, will sell at
public sale, on the premises, on
SATURDAY, 4th day of JUNE, A. d. 1887,
at . o'clock, p. M, all that valuable farm
being a part Of tract of land called ''The
Resurvey on Ten Tracts" containing
27O ACRES, 8 ROODS AND II PERCHES
of land, more or less, being the same property
described in said mortgage. The improve
ments thereon are large and substantial two
story Brick Dwelling House,
A%N-0, with bodybuilding and base
u ment; large bank barn, wagon
zlfG sheds, dairy and other necessary
outbuildings; springs of excellent water con-
venient to all the buildings; large orchard of
apple and other fruit trees; about
80 ACRES is SUPERIOR TIMBER,
consisting of oak, hickory and chestnut. The
MEADOW is LARGE, and is one of the
most excellent in the county. This farm is
in Myers district, Carroll county, Nd, imme-
diately on the Littlestown Turnpike road, is
about three quarters of mile from Union
Mills, about I miles from Westminster, and
adioins the land of James Duttera, Henry
Brown and others, and is now in the occu-
pancy of the said Samuel W. Erb.
This property will be surveyed and laid off
in several different parcels previous to the
day of sale, so as to make several building
lots on the east side of the turnpike road,
and several wood lots. 1t will be offered as
one entire parcel, also in lots, leaving about
1876 acres to the farm, and will be sold accord
ing to plat of the same (which will be ex-
hiLited on the day of sale), as may seem to
the best interests of the parties concerned.
This is one of the most desirable farms in
the vicinity, the superior quality of the land,
timber and meadow land, its location, con-
venience to market, schools, mills, &C., makes
it worthy the attention of purchasers.
Terms of sale cash; or, if desired by the
purchaser or purchasers, onethird cash on
the day of sale or on the ratification thereof,
one-third in one year and the other one-third
in two years from the day of sale; the credit
payments to be secured by the notes of the
purchaser or purchasers, with approved secu-
rity, bearing interest from the day of sale; or
one half of the purchase money for the farm
will be allowed to remain on mortgage at FIVE
years, with interest. The growing crops will
be sold with the farm.
PINKNEY J. BENNETT,
.CHAS. I. REIFSNIDER,
Assignees of Mortgage.
may7 IS R. c. Matthews, Auct'r.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-05-21

There IS modern Jewish proverb, that
a man should clothe himself beneath his
ability, his children according to his ability,
and his wife above his ability.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-05-21

Never wait for thing to turn up. Go
and turn it up yourself It takes less
time. and is surer to be doue.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-05-21

In private, watch your thoughts; in the
family, watch your temper; in company,
watch your tongue.
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OARDs AND CIRCULARS printed at
~ this Office.
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oO7 SPRING ANNOUNCE
100 -. MENT.

may is X. G. Matthews, Auct'r.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-04-30

Advice is like snow; the softer it
falls, the longer it dwells upon and
the deeper it sinks into the mind.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-11-12
ReneWs Her Youth.

Mrs. Pheba Chelsey, Patterson, Clay
county, Iowa, tells the following remark.
able story, the truth of which is vouched
for by the residents of the town: II am
70 years old, have been troubled with
kidney complaint and lameness for many
years; could not dress myself without
help. Now am free from all pain and
soreness, and am able to do all my own
housework. owe my thanks to Electric
Bitters for having renewed my youth
and removed completely all disease and
pain Try bottle, only fifty cents, at
DR.. Jones' drug store. 4
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-11-12

Army surgeons during the late wal
found chronic diarrhea one of the most
obstinate diseases they had to treat.
Thousands of cases proved fatal, and
many soldiers suffering with the disease
were pronounced incurable, and discharg-
ed from the service. Chamberlain Collie
Cholera and Diarrhna Remedy was not
knoen at that time. It has proved to be
one Of the grandest discoveries ever made
in the history OF medical practice. II
has been used all over the west for years
and many chronic cases cured after being
treated by the most eminent physicians
and at enormous expense. It is pleasant
and safe. and never fails Sold BY b. J
HUNK
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MARRIAGE MATTERS.

Married-At the residence OF the brides
parents, in Ogallah, Nov. z, 1887, at 6;3(
p. NJ, Miss Bernice Yetter and Charles 81
Benson, Rev. Miles Knapp officiating.
The brides dress was white satin, trim.
med in Spanish lace. The two brides
maids, Misses Blanch Marshall and Nora
Yetter, were dressed In white Swiss.
After the marriage ceremony presents
were presented as follows:
Father of the bride-set Of kitchen
furniture.
Mother Of the bride-set of bedroom
furniture.
Sister of the bride China tea set.
Brothero Of the bride crystal berry dish.
Mother of the groom-eilver butter
dish.
Mrs. and Charles Benedict-silve cake
basket and work box.
Miss Marshall plush easels.
Miss Sara Brooks-crystal fruit dish.
MI. and Mrs. Hoar-set of silver table
spoons.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robb-damask table
cloth and napkins.
"A. Tawney-handsome counterpart.
II. Davidson-set of silver teaspoons.
After the presenting of the presents, q
bountiful supper was served; and after
supper the happy couple, in company
with several friends, started to Wa-Kee-
ney, to take the fast train for Denver,
where they will spend few pleasant days,
and will return to Ogallah and make that
their future home.
Quite pleasant time was had at the
house, this being the twentieth anniver-
sary of Mr.. and Mrs. c. G. Yetter's mar
rage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benson, your many
friends in and around Ogallah wish you a
long and happy voyage through life. ~
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-11-12
The most common cause of sickue

The most common cause of sickness
among children is disordered bowels. A
high fever, headache, nausea, Aatulency
and variety of symptoms are often pres
emit, and in some instances alarming.
Something to open the bowels and tone
up the stomach is usually all that is re-
quired. One dose of st. Patrick's Pills
will always cure. They are safe in all
cases. They are small, sngar-coated,
easily taken and contain no injurious sub
stance whatever; given at the proper time
they will always prevent sickness; they are
guaranteed to give satisfaction. Sold BY
Ia. J.. HuLA
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A Gift for All,

In order to give all chance to test il
and thus be convinced of its wonderful
curative powers, DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry for consumption, coughs and colds
will be, for limited time, given away
This offer is not only liberal, but shows
unbounded faith in the merits of this
great remedy. All who suffer from
coughs. colds, consumption, asthma
Bronchitis, or any affection of Throat
chest or lungs, are especially requested
to call at Dr.. Jones drug store and get a
trial bottle Free, large bottles 81. 4
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-11-12

The payment Of taxes for 1888 has
begun in earnest at the county treasurer's
Office. The payments to this date are
said to come fully up to those of this
period for any past year.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-11-12

-Commissioner-elect Ridgway tells Us
that he has sown ITO acres of wheat this
season, and that it looks fine. He says
that in that section of the country the
acreage sown to wheat this season is ten
times as great as that of last year.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-11-12
Mr.. Andrew J. McCollum and family

Mr.. Andrew j. McCollum and family,
from Jasper county, Iowa, have come to
Trego county to make their home. Mr..
McCollum has purchased the Chandler
claim, in the Saline valley, six miles north
of Wa-Keeney. He is believer in good
stock, and has brought with him six
mares and stallion, which he considers
can not be. excelled by any except import
ed stock.
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
FFICE THE COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY.
WASHINGTON, August 18th, 1887.
WHEREAS, by satisfactory evidence presented to
the undersigned, it has been made to appear that
1.-THE First National Bank of Wa-Keeney,' In
the City of Wa-Keeney in the County of Trego, and
State of Kansas has complied with all the provisions
of the Statutes OF the United States required to be
complied with before association shall be author
lied to commence the business of Banking
Now, THEREFORE,, I, William L. Trenholm, Comp
troer of the Currency, do hereby certify that THE
First National Bank of Wa-Keeney," in the City of
Wa-Keeney, in the County of Trego, and State of
Kansas, is authorized to commence the business of
Banking as provided in Section Fifty one hundred
and sixty nine of the Revised Statutes of the United
States.
In TESTIMONY WHEREOF witness my hand and seal
[sEAL] of Office this 18th day of August, 1887.
w. L. TRENHOLM,
Comptroller of the Currency.
No. 3776. 4A-10
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-11-12

Mrs. Metz, wife Of the chief clerk at
Marshall & Ufford's store, is employed in
the post-ofice. This comes from Ben
Marshall being afflicted with lung
trouble, which makes it necessary for him
to be out of the store. It is probable he
will 90 to the Pacific coast to spend the
winter. Postmaster Ufford is to work in
the store.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-11-12
BuckIen's Arnica SaIve,

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblaius,
corns, and all eruptions, and positively
cures piles or no pay required. It is
guaranteed to give entire satisfaction or
money refunded. Price Is cents per box.
For sale by DR.. Jones. 4O5
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Mr. Brady, who lives on the 81. G.
Bryant place, in Big creek valley, brought
to w. 8. McGinnis on Tuesday about half
q bushel Of as nice corn as we ever saw
anywhere. We counted eighteen rows on
one ear. McGinnis paid dollar for this
bunch of corn.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-11-12

Sheriff Baker started Wednesday
evening on trip Of week or ten days
duration to Illinois. Among other places.
he will be at Aurora, his old home city,
and Chicago.